This key lime pie recipe is a favorite of a lot of people around here, so we thought we’d share it. You will need unsalted butter, sugar, milk, eggs, limes, and lime juice. If you want to do it really fast, use a prepared graham-cracker crust.

Instructions

1Heat oven to 375°F. Combine graham-cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 9-1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate, and bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.

2Lower oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, gently whisk together condensed milk and egg yolks. Add Key lime juice and zest and mix until smooth. Pour into the prepared, cooled crust to the top edge. Shake to even if needed.

3Return pie to oven, and bake until the center is set but still quivers when the pan is nudged, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

4Chill before serving, using the freezer to quick-chill for 10–15 minutes if in a hurry. Garnish with whipped cream (about 2 cups liquid).

Beverage Pairing:King Estate Vin Glace Pinot Gris, Oregon. Good Key lime pie is punchy, sharp, sweet, and fresh—thus the wine needs to match that. Those are all good adjectives to describe ice wine, and this one from cool Oregon has a nice mix of tropical fruit flavors and honeyed richness. The acidity and sweetness are astounding.

This “custard” has an insanely rich and silky mouthfeel born from a partnership between avocado (which also provides the natural green coloring) and tofu.

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Easy Pie Crust

Homemade pie crust really elevates your desserts (and savory tarts and quiches too), and isn't as hard as you might think, especially if you use a food processor to make the dough. Even if you don't roll it out exactly evenly or press it in to your pie plate perfectly, the buttery taste and flaky texture will more than make up for any cosmetic imperfections. Give this easy pie crust recipe a try next time you bake—and if you want to use it for a savory dish, just leave out the sugar in the recipe. Read more.